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    12 yr old disabled girl murdered by maid

    I could have written that post myself :) Same issues with maid. My current Fillipino - Too smart, want to tell you what to do, do not like to be corrected, loves to argue and win. Treat this as a job with no passion. Do cuz she need to do. 8.30pm if she finish her chores, will just go back her...
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    Study to better help kids with special needs

    No worries about it! Btw how's do you find AWWA? My private PT just told me today that she heard quite a number of negative feedback from parents about their therapists and the way they work with the children are quite different. Not sure how different she meant but i guess professionally she...
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    Just when I'm giving up hope.....

    Just when i thought the best things my boy have achieved so far are his feeding and head control, i'm told that he might be aspirating and that his head control is not exactly there since it still bobbing...When i was told last week my close to 9months old boy is functioning at a 3month level, I...
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    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    Hi Epicurean, Thanks for sharing. I've read about your little angel and the trials that you have been through. It has definitely not been easy and your strength has been an inspiration to me. You are right that responsiveness will improve. He's smiling more and seems more comfortable with...
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    EIPIC Questions

    Just got a call last week that CEL has received our application and will be processing....will need to wait another 3-6months......
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    Study to better help kids with special needs

    Sorry i posted the same thing before i read this..... My son has not been accepted into EIPIC though i received the call from CEL that they are processing and to expect at least 3-6months. Good that they are looking into proper assessment and hopefully quality of care from there. But first, the...
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    12 yr old disabled girl murdered by maid

    Its very sad....and a very real situation for us parents. I'm working full time and leaving my 8mths plus special needs with my maid. Special needs can be very exacting. My domestic help is not the most patient and loving, and often show her frustration on my boy even in front of us. What can we...
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    EIPIC Questions

    Saw the msw last wk who will be putting in the application to cel for us. Waiting time is at least 6 months !
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    EIPIC Questions

    Sleepless night. My son is 7 months and is the process of being referred to a EIPIC. Checked that AWWA is nearest to me and with most services integrated. Rest are too far or do not focus on multiple disabilities. Wonder if anyone has any experience with this centre? Good? Waiting list...
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    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    Hi mummies thanks for all your helpful advice. Been really busy and sick lately. Guess everything is wearing me down emotionally, physically and mentally. So last fri we saw the paed from CDU at JMC. She's pretty sure my boy has mod cp at this point. We are given referral to opthalmo, neuro...
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    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    Hi angelmum, tks for your advice too. Would like to understand more about the vision therapy. Are there trained vision therapist in singapore ? We know there is PT for gross motor function , OT for fine motor delays and speech therapist for feeding and language development. But no one ever...
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    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    Hi Ping, Thanks for replying. The last visit Zav had with his neonatologist at KK was in early sep. This is the first time she saw him since his discharge from special care in April and after looking at him, told us that they din expect his problem would be so 'bad' at the point of...
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    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    Hi all, I'm a new member here and i have a special needs 7months old boy (correct 5.5months now), Zav. We noticed something is not right when he was about 3.5months but our concerns had always been dismissed and given the 'wait and see advice'. Just found out how 'special' he was 3 weeks ago...
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    Summary of Being Special - Child with Medical Conditions

    re: Introduction + child's Medical condition Hi all, I'm a new member here and i have a special needs 7months old boy (correct 5.5months now), Zav. We noticed something is not right when he was about 3.5months but our concerns had always been dismissed and given the 'wait and see advice'...
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